Browsing School of Arts and Social Sciences by Author "Mbakaya, Charles"
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Assessment of iron status among preschool children (6 to 59 months) with and without malaria in Western Province, Kenya
Kisiangani, Isaac; Mbakaya, Charles; Makokha, Anzelimo; Magu, Dennis (Pan African Medical Journal, 2015-05-28)Introduction: Iron deficiency is a major public health concern. Globally, iron deficiency ranks number 9 and is responsible for about 60% of all anemia cases among preschool children. In Africa iron deficiency is 43-52% ... -
Effects of a selected herbal beverage on the full haem ogram, inflammation and serum zinc status of HIV and aids subjects in Nairobi, Kenya, 2010
Nagel, Friederike Deborah; Mbakaya, Charles; Kombe, Yeri; (Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2016)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to establish the effects of a selected herbal beverage on the full Haemogram, inflammation and serum zinc status of HIV and AIDS Subjects in Nairobi, Kenya. Methodology: This was a ... -
Factors Associated with Road Traffic Accidents Involving Motorcyclists in Mwea Town, Kirinyaga County, Kenya
Ndwiga, M.Stanley; Mbakaya, Charles; Kiiyukia, Ciira (African Journal of Health Sciences, 2019)Motorcycle injuries constitute a major but neglected emerging public health problem in developing countries and are a common cause of road traffic injuries. This study was carried out to determine factors associated with ... -
Prevalence of Anaemia and Associated Factors Among Preschool Children (6-59 Months) in Western Province, Kenya
Kisiangani, Isaac; Mbakaya, Charles; Makokha, Anzelimo (American Institute of Science (AIS), 2015-04-02)Background: Anaemia is the most prevalent nutritional deficiency globally and of major public health concern in preschool children and pregnant women in developing world. In Kenya current anaemia rates are about 69 % among ... -
Qualitative Study of Factors Associated with Home Deliveries and Practices in Kilifi County-Kenya
Moindi, O.Rodgers; Mbakaya, Charles; Nyambati, Venny; Habtu, Michael (IJHRS, 2015-11-24)Background: Maternal morbidity and mortality is a global health challenge and majorities are associated with lack of trained supervision at delivery especially in sub-Saharan Africa. In Kenya, according to the demographic ... -
Village-Randomized Clinical Trial of Home Distribution of Zinc for Treatment of Childhood Diarrhea in Rural Western Kenya
Daniel R., Feikin; Bigogo, Godfrey; Audi, Allan; Pals, L.Sherri; Aol, George; Mbakaya, Charles; Williamson, John; Breiman, F.Robert; Larson, P.Charles (PLOS, 2014-05-16)Background: Zinc treatment shortens diarrhea episodes and can prevent future episodes. In rural Africa, most children with diarrhea are not brought to health facilities. In a village-randomized trial in rural Kenya, we ...